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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders closure of 700 govt-run TASMAC liquor stores near schools, bus stops

Posted on: May 12, 2026 08:26 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders closure of 700 govt-run TASMAC liquor stores near schools, bus stops
TAmil Nadu's newly-appointed chief government minister C chief joseph Vijay ordered on tues cloture of 717 government-run spirits stores located within a radius of 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stations within two weeks.Currently, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) operates 4,765 liquor retail stores.According to a statement, Vijay had directed officials to inspect and identify shops which are located in a 500 metres radius of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands. Upon inspection, 717 stores were found being operated within this range across the state.Vijay has ordered closure of these establishments within two weeks.Out of the total 717 liquor stores set to be shut, 276 were located near places of worship, 186 were located near educational institutions, and 255 were located near bus stands, the statement said.This comes after Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) promised in its manifesto to make Tamil Nadu drug-free.

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